A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2534986 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2536375 epoch_slot_no: 9175 block_no: 2534867 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4019 time: 2019-05-04 00:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b94ee203c4e5a791ca2a0b6c7d9f26be727de17489089c494a194c1f7d04762Block Operator
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